Brighton v Southampton player ratings

James Wootton

Charlie Austin's late header saw Southampton progress past Brighton in the Carabao Cup this evening. Here's how we rated the players of both teams.

BRIGHTON

Jurgen Locadia drills in a cross. Picture by PW Sporting Photography

David Button - 7

Made his Albion debut. Excellent point-blank save to deny Mohamed Elyounoussi early on. Looked reliable between the sticks until a late miskick almost gave Southampton the lead. Got a hand to Austin’s header but couldn’t keep it out.

Will Collar - 7

The 21-year-old made his Albion debut. Produced a solid performance at right-back.

Ben Barclay - 7

Made his first team debut and produced an assured display alongside Bernardo in central defence. Looked on course for a clean sheet until Southampton struck late.

Bernardo - 7

Cut out dangerous looking cross early in the second half. Denied Saints a late goal at 0-0 with a block on the goal line.

Markus Suttner - 6

Supported Viktor Gyokeres well on the left-hand side. Sent in a couple of good deliveries.